Waves basketball D23 league showcases talent

From left: D23 League champions Flynn Dixon Ross, Thomas Roth, Josh Morgan (MVP), Keelan Black, Andrew Bull, Shea Murphy, Levi Brudelin, Dom Gillham and Coach Chris Collins Photo: Misch Bocska | LookPro Photography

Waves D23 League differs from a typical domestic basketball competition, from a development perspective, as it is a great opportunity to showcase up-and-coming talent at a next-level playing experience.

The D23 league is an elite level competition which ran from October 10 through until the grand final on Tuesday, December 5.

Only players with an advanced level of skill were invited to apply to be a part of the competition.

Accepted players were then drafted into one of four teams based on providing an even spread of talent across the league which ensured that week after week a high level basketball was on show.

The program’s four teams – Dark Blue, Light Blue, Black and Grey – had seven to eight athletes per team who fought it out to be crowned Waves D23 champions.

Action from the D23 League grand final Photo: Misch Bocska | LookPro Photography

The competition wrapped-up on December 5 in an epic final with Waves Black coached by Chris Collins overcoming Waves Grey 66-59 in overtime and Waves Black’s Josh Morgan named Grand Final Most Valuable Player (MVP).

Based upon the success of the recently completed competition a new 11-week Waves D23 League Season will kick off on Tuesday, January 30, 2024.

Players can nominate for the draft via the following link but spots are limited:  https://bit.ly/WAVESD23LEAGUENOMINATIONFORM